JD Garfield has announced his resignation as Program Director of Iliad Media Group Rhythmic CHR “Wild 101” KWYD Parma and Rock “99.1 I-Rock” K256CZ Boise/KQBL-HD2 Emmett ID. In a posting to his e-mail list/blog, Garfield states that he is returning to Louisville KY for a position “that is out of radio, but not entirely.” Garfield […] […]
Red Apple Media Conservative Talk 770 WABC New York has announced the promotion of Matthew Meany to Assistant Program Director. Meany joined WABC in 2014 a a part-time Board Operator. He rose to Executive Producer of the Bernie & Sid Show in mornings in early 2020. Prior to joining WABC he worked as a producer […] […]
iHeartMedia Sports “ESPN 96.1” WMAX-FM Holland/Grand Rapids MI has rebranded as “96.1 The Game“. With the name change, WMAX-FM adds Michigan Sports Network’s “X’s and Bro’s” hosted by Anthony Bellino for mornings from 6 to 9am and “The Huge Show” hosted by Bill Simonson from 3-6pm. The two shows were also added today by Beasley […] […]
Audacy Conservative Talk 1210 WPHT Philadelphia has appointed longtime television news anchor Dawn Stensland as its new 10am-12pm host. Stensland will also continue to serve as co-host of the Rich Zeoli Show from 6-10am as she has since 2015. Stensland served as a television news anchor in Rockford, Madison, Fort Myers, Chicago and Cleveland before […] […]
Beasley Media has launched Sports “The Roar” on 93.5 W228CJ Detroit/99.1 W256EA Ecorse and 94.7 WCSX-HD2 Detroit. The Roar will carry a combination of programming from Michigan Sports Network, Woodward Sports Network and SportsMap Radio. Michigan Sports Network’s “X’s and Bro’s” hosted by Anthony Bellino will air in mornings from 6-9am and “The Huge Show” […] […]
After the original proposal for the FCC’s 2021 Regulatory Fees showed a 5-15% increase for broadcasters, the FCC has agreed to hold the fees steady from 2020 removing the obligation of broadcasters to cover the costs of implementation of the Broadband DATA Act.
The FCC originally sought for radio and television stations to help fund $33 million in costs to implement the the Act and create new broadband maps. After the NAB and others opposed it due to the broadcasters not being involved in the work involved creating new broadband maps. The FCC agreed and also will now seek comments and on “ways to improve our regulatory fee process regarding any and all categories of service and perhaps require unlicensed spectrum users to share in the regulatory costs”.
The full order and fee calendar can be read here.
Peg Broadcasting has been issued a Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture proposing a $7000 fine against 92.1 W221ED and 97.7 W249DQ McMinnville TN for failing to timely file license to cover applications for their Construction Permits and unauthorized operation after their expiration. W249DQ’s CP expired on January 10, 2021 and W221ED’s followed on February 23. Peg filed a petition for reconsideration on April 30 showing proof that both were built prior to their expiration which the FCC granted.
Three additional translator operators were issued Notices of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture proposing $3500 fines for also not filing their license to cover applications on time. LMNOC Broadcasting’s 98.1 K251CJ Taos NM’s CP expired on January 16, Natkim Radio LLC’s 104.9 W285FR Palatka FL’s on January 17, and Hoosier AM/FM 105.5 W288DN Marion IN’s construction permit expired on July 4. All three filed for petitions for reconsideration granted by the FCC.
South Dakota State University entered into a Consent Decree and will pay a $500 fine for being a first-time violator of documentation requirements of FCC rules by a student-run NCE radio station.
FM Changes
Jackman Holding Company’s (with pending sale to Bustos Media) Spanish Rhythmic “Urbana 104.5” KXXP White Salmon WA/Portland OR applies to downgrade […]
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